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Join the community tonight to take action against violence on the Southeast side!

Submitted 02-06-2013 under NEWS

Have you been a victim of VIOLENCE? Do you see violence in your COMMUNITY? Do you have IDEAS on how to stop it? You are not alone. If you want to stop the violence, and believe we can, here is an opportunity to join your community to start the...

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Local citizens provide questions for mayor in City Connection

Submitted 02-04-2013 under NEWS

Monday at 5:00 p.m., Mayor Heartwell answered questions from local citizens in his monthly call-in show on GRTV (and streamed live here on The Rapidian!) "City Connection."  Each month, you can add your own questions for City Connection with a...

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Mangiamo to hold area snowman building contest

Submitted 02-04-2013 under NEWS

The first annual snowman building contest will be hosted by Gilmore Collection’s Italian restaurant on Lake February 9. In return for participation, Mangiamo offers contestants free hotdogs and a complimentary cup of hot spiced cider or hot...

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Catalyst Radio: The Bloom Collective to put down roots in new downtown space

Submitted 02-01-2013 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW The Bloom Collective is our feature in this episode of Catalyst Radio. The Collective focuses on providing information and education to inspire radical...

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Mayor Heartwell's 10th State of City Address focuses on youth and sustainability

Submitted 01-31-2013 under NEWS

Mayor George Heartwell's 10th State of the City address outlined past successes, current activities and future plans for the second largest city in Michigan. Over 400 people joined the mayor and other dignitaries for breakfast at DeVos Place on...

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Bring your Ideas Worth Sharing to LINC this Saturday for the TEDxGR Pop Up event

Submitted 01-30-2013 under NEWS

Do you love talking about ideas worth spreading with people who love our community? Then bring your ideas and passion this Saturday for your chance to participate in a local version of the world renowned TED conference. The TEDxGR team will be...

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GVSU student achieves prestigious level in Balanced Man Program

Submitted 01-29-2013 under NEWS

The brothers of the Michigan Kappa Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon are proud to announce that Tyler Kinch of Grand Valley State University (GVSU) has achieved the highest level of the fraternity’s Balanced Man Program: Fellow. Kinch, a junior...

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Catalyst Radio: Michigan Blood critical in supplying blood for 36 area hospitals

Submitted 01-25-2013 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we examine some of the efforts of Michigan Blood – the local nonprofit blood bank that provides for 36 hospitals...

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Mygrcitypoints teams up with Heart of West Michigan United Way

Submitted 01-24-2013 under NEWS

Many Grand Rapids city residents have been collecting mygrcitypoints for recycling and redeeming them at local businesses. But now, in phase two of this successful civic engagement program, all area residents (not just city residents) can...

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Catalyst Radio: Startup Weekend an incubator for business ideas

Submitted 01-18-2013 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we learn about Startup Weekend -- an event that kicks off tonight in downtown Grand Rapids for anyone who has an...

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